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By ALEX COSTELLO Last week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a plan to close a projected deficit of more than $300 million in the 2012 budget through layoffs and reforms, bringing … more
In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the nation.” It was an excellent critique and its findings were well founded. more
People in New York state’s political arena spend a lot of time contrasting Gov. Andrew Cuomo with his father, Gov. Mario M. Cuomo. While the two sound alike and to some extent look alike, in less than six months, Andrew Cuomo has succeeded in gaining more notable victories than his father ever enjoyed in his distinguished 11 years in Albany. more
It’s not easy being a Democrat these days. The president may be one, but the country is being run by Tea Party sympathizers. President Obama spends most of his time responding to the demands of a wild and crazy group of Congress members who want to turn America upside down. more
The House and Senate have finally agreed on a budget deal to keep government running through the end of the fiscal year. But just when you thought the fighting was over, it’s only just begun. more
Would you be willing to pay $4 a month more in property taxes to help shield the poor and neediest of your neighbors from the harshest of cuts to county services that are their lifeline? more
It’s time for the Republican Party to call the police and report a kidnapping. A few months ago, the party was basking in the glow of a big victory in Washington and victories around the country. Now it seems that wherever you look, there’s chaos and confusion. more
Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options and County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that he would choose the latter. more
Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options. County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that … more
State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos says he is optimistic that despite the difficult choices they face, this is the year when Albany lawmakers will finally make the structural changes to the state budget needed to rein in spending. more
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